Computer Aided Design Drafting Technology

(9 sessions)
Instructors:  Fanning, Holmes, Wheelock

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Two Advanced Technical Certificates, one Associate of Applied Science, and one Bachelor of Applied Science are available.

Objectives:

1. To provide educational opportunities for individuals who are seeking work in the design and drafting industry to gain necessary knowledge to create and revise engineering and architectural drawings in various disciplines and complete basic design calculations.

2. To provide students the opportunity to learn to plan drawing layout, project setup, and proficiency in computer-aided-design drafting (CADD) software in a hands-on setting.

3. To prepare students to become employed in a globally competitive marketplace.

Advanced Technical Certificate: Computer Aided Design Drafting

Required Courses:

CADD 101       Drafting Technology Theory I			2 cr
CADD 102       Drafting Technology Laboratory I 		3 cr
CADD 111       Drafting Technology Theory II			2 cr
CADD 112       Drafting Technology Laboratory II		3 cr
CADD 121       Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory I		2 cr
CADD 122       Mechanical 
		 Drafting Technology Laboratory I   		3 cr
CADD 123       Drafting Applied Geometry and Trigonometry	2 cr
CADD 131       Drafting Technology Theory III			2 cr
CADD 132       Drafting Technology Laboratory III		3 cr
CADD 133       Drafting Applied Algebra and Statics 		2 cr
CADD 141       Drafting Technology Theory IV			2 cr
CADD 142       Drafting Technology Laboratory IV		3 cr
CADD 144       Drafting Applied Science I			2 cr
CADD 201       Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory II		2 cr
CADD 202       Mechanical 
		 Drafting Technology Laboratory II		5 cr
CADD 211       Architectural Design Technology Theory		2 cr
CADD 212       Architectural 
		 Design Technology Laboratory			3 cr
CADD 214       Drafting Applied Science II			2 cr
CADD 221       Electrical Drafting Technology Theory		2 cr
CADD 222       Electrical 
		 Drafting Technology Laboratory			5 cr
CADD 231       Mechanical Design Technology Theory		2 cr
CADD 232       Mechanical Design Technology Laboratory		3 cr
CADD 234       Drafting Applied Science III			2 cr   

General Education Requirements for Advanced Technical Certificate:                                      

ENGL 101       English Composition				3 cr
COMM 101       Principles of Speech				3 cr
							TOTAL: 64 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Computer Aided Design Drafting Technology

Required Courses:

CADD 101       Drafting Technology Theory I			2 cr
CADD 102       Drafting Technology Laboratory I			3 cr
CADD 111       Drafting Technology Theory II			2 cr
CADD 112       Drafting Technology Laboratory II		3 cr
CADD 121       Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory I		2 cr
CADD 122       Mechanical Drafting Technology Laboratory I	3 cr
CADD 123       Drafting Applied Geometry and Trigonometry	2 cr
CADD 131       Drafting Technology Theory III			2 cr
CADD 132       Drafting Technology Laboratory III		3 cr
CADD 133       Drafting Applied Algebra and Statics 		2 cr
CADD 141       Drafting Technology Theory IV			2 cr
CADD 142       Drafting Technology Laboratory IV		3 cr
CADD 144       Drafting Applied Science I			2 cr
CADD 201       Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory II		2 cr
CADD 202       Mechanical Drafting Technology Laboratory II	5 cr
CADD 211       Architectural Design Technology Theory		2 cr
CADD 212       Architectural Design Technology Laboratory	3 cr
CADD 214       Drafting Applied Science II			2 cr
CADD 221       Electrical Drafting Technology Theory		2 cr
CADD 222       Electrical Drafting Technology Laboratory	5 cr
CADD 231       Mechanical Design Technology Theory		2 cr
CADD 232       Mechanical Design Technology Laboratory		3 cr
CADD 234       Drafting Applied Science III			2 cr

General Education Requirements for A.A.S.: 

ENGL 101       English Composition				3 cr
COMM 101       Principles of Speech				3 cr
Goal 3								3 cr
Goal 5								4 cr
One of Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11, or 12				3 cr

							TOTAL: 75 cr

Courses

CADD 101 Drafting Technology Theory I 2 credits. Basic drafting fundamentals and theory. Includes lettering, linework, spatial visualization and multiview drawings. COREQ: CADD 102.  F, S, Su

CADD 102 Drafting Technology Laboratory I 3 credits.  Apply Drafting Technology Theory I  using  drawing boards, drafting instruments, and CAD system. COREQ: CADD 101. F, S, Su

CADD 111 Drafting Technology Theory II 2 credits.  Additional drafting fundamentals and theory. Includes sections, auxiliaries and dimensioning. PREREQ: CADD 101. COREQ: CADD 112. F, S, Su

CADD 112 Drafting Technology Laboratory II 3 credits.  Apply Drafting Technology Theory II  using  drawing boards, drafting instruments, and CAD system. PREREQ: CADD 102. COREQ: CADD 111. F, S, Su

CADD 121 Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory I 2 credits. Drafting theory of weldments, gearing, true position dimensioning and axonometric projection. PREREQ: CADD 111. COREQ: CADD 122.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 122 Mechanical Drafting Technology Laboratory I 3 credits. Apply Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory I Includes weldments, gearing, bearings, true position dimensioning and axonometric projection. PREREQ:  CADD 112. COREQ: CADD 121. F, S, Su

CADD 123 Drafting Applied Geometry and Trigonometry 2 credits. Geometry and trigonometry. Problem solutions relating to design drafting are emphasized. PREREQ: TGE 100A or equivalent. F, S, Su
 
CADD 131 Drafting Technology Theory III 2 credits.  Additional drafting principles and topics. Includes layout of electrical and electronic drawings, and steel detailing. PREREQ: CADD 121. COREQ: CADD 132. F, S, Su
 
CADD 132 Drafting Technology Laboratory III 3 credits. Apply Drafting Technology Theory III classroom work and lectures including drafting electrical and electronic drawings as well as preparing steel detailing drawings.  PREREQ: CADD 122. COREQ: CADD 131.  F, S, Su

CADD 133 Drafting Applied Algebra and Statics 2 credits. Geometry, trigonometry and introduction to statics. Solutions of problems relating to design drafting are emphasized.  PREREQ: CADD 123. F, S, Su
 
CADD 141 Drafting Technology Theory IV 3 credits.  Descriptive geometry. Theory of graphical solutions to design problems relating to piping, machinery, and structures are emphasized, using both manual and computer-aided-design techniques. PREREQ:  CADD 121. COREQ: CADD 142.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 142 Drafting Technology Laboratory IV 3 credits. Apply Drafting Technology Theory IV,  solving practical design problems using graphical techniques, and stressing  logic. Includes structures, machines, and piping. Both manual and CAD procedures are presented.  PREREQ: CADD 122.  COREQ: CADD 141.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 144 Drafting Applied Science I 2 credits.  Review of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to help students transition into physics and statics. PREREQ: CADD 123.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 201 Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory II 2 credits.  Instruction in drafting theory of working drawings, 3-D modeling, and piping. PREREQ: CADD 121. COREQ: CADD 202.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 202 Mechanical Drafting Technology Laboratory II 5 credits.  Apply Mechanical Drafting Technology Theory II  including working drawings, 3D modeling and piping. Emphasis on drawing details, subassemblies, and assemblies using a CAD system. PREREQ: CADD 122. COREQ: CADD 201. F, S, Su
 
CADD 211 Architectural Design Technology Theory 2 credits. Fundamentals of architectural design, floor plans, elevations, room layout, aesthetic design, site plans, heating and cooling systems, and specification writing.  PREREQ: CADD 121. COREQ: CADD 212.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 212 Architectural Design Technology Laboratory 3 credits. Apply Architectural Design Technology Theory. Lab experiences in architectural design. Projects in home design include complete sets of plans following industrial standards. PREREQ:  CADD 122, COREQ: CADD 211.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 214 Drafting Applied Science II 2 credits.  Properties of materials used in design and construction; construction processes, characteristics of materials including aggregates, Portland cement concrete, and masonry; use of lab equipment for testing of materials.  PREREQ: CADD 133. F, S, Su
 
CADD 221 Electrical Drafting Technology Theory  2 credits. Electronic and electrical packaging concepts and standards.  PREREQ:  CADD 121. COREQ: CADD 222. F, S, Su
 
CADD 222 Electrical Drafting Technology Laboratory 5 credits.  Apply Electrical Drafting Technology Theory. Drafting of complete electrical drawing packages. PREREQ: CADD 122. COREQ: CADD 221. F, S, Su
 
CADD 231 Mechanical Design Technology Theory 2 credits.  Beam design; truss analysis by use of applied statics, and strengths of materials. Structural design is emphasized. PREREQ:  CADD 121. COREQ: CADD 232.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 232 Mechanical Design Technology Laboratory 3 credits.  Apply Mechanical Design Technology Theory including beam design, truss analysis and structural design.  PREREQ:  CADD 122. COREQ: CADD 231.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 234 Drafting Applied Science III 2 credits.  Properties and associated testing of materials used in construction and plan details relating to these topics. Statics and strength of materials including stress and deformation, structural and mechanical joints, torsion, centroids and moments of inertia, beam and column design, and combined stresses. PREREQ:  CADD 214. F, S, Su
 
CADD 291 CADD Directed Studies 1-8 credits.  Individual work under staff guidance in short, specialized subject areas.  PREREQ:  CADD major or permission of coordinator.  F, S, Su
 
CADD 295 CADD Internship 1-16 credits. Industrial work experience via a cooperative program for selected students.  PREREQ: CADD major or permission of coordinator. F, S, Su

CADD 298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses specific needs of individuals, enabling student to upgrade technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum.  PREREQ: CADD major or permission of coordinator. F, S, Su

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